by Beth Holmes | Feb 27, 2023 | International, Places On Our Bucket List
Venice canals are drying up as oddly low tides continue, damaging the tourist trade and causing obstructions. Central Venice is car-less, with only pedestrian plazas and an intricate grid-work of canals for transportation. Even emergency services in this area are...
by Beth Holmes | Feb 22, 2023 | International, Places On Our Bucket List, Politics, Travel tips
Machu Picchu is open again to visitors, after the Peruvian government reaches an agreement with political protesters. For over two months, protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and much of Peru’s Congress have paralyzed the region,...
by Beth Holmes | Feb 13, 2023 | Art & Culture, International, Places On Our Bucket List, Uncategorized
The Baptistery mosaics of Florence will be open to visitors during their restoration, giving a lucky few a chance to see them up close. Very close. The intricate mosaics of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of Florence, Italy’s most iconic monuments, are...
by Beth Holmes | Feb 6, 2023 | News, Travel
Dallas is among the airports hit hardest by this week’s winter storm, canceling thousands of flights and cutting power to over a quarter million people. Wednesday is the third day of the storm roaring across the southern U.S., with waves of sleet and snow making...
by Beth Holmes | Jan 30, 2023 | Art & Culture, Places On Our Bucket List, Travel, Travel tips
Inexpensive destinations, to get well away from your daily life and see something special, without draining your savings. San Juan, Puerto Rico Just a short flight from Florida or Texas, Puerto Rico is full of natural wonders and historical sites. For instance,...
